Purim Cookie
Purim is a joyful Jewish holiday filled with festive celebrations, delicious food, and the giving of gifts to friends and family. One of the sweetest traditions of Purim is baking and sharing Purim cookies, also known as Hamantaschen. These delightful triangular-shaped pastries are filled with various tasty ingredients like jam, poppy seeds, or chocolate. They are not only fun to make but also make a lovely treat to enjoy during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the butter-sugar mixture.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing well until a smooth dough forms.
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Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
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On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter or glass to cut out circles of dough.
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Place about a teaspoon of your chosen filling in the center of each dough circle. Shape the cookies into triangles and seal the edges.
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Arrange the filled cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of the cookies with milk.
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Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 cookie- Calories
- 180 kcal per cookie
- Total Fat
- 7 g per cookie
- Saturated Fat
- 4 g per cookie
- Cholesterol
- 30 mg per cookie
- Sodium
- 90 mg per cookie
- Total Carbohydrate
- 27 g per cookie
- Dietary Fiber
- 1 g per cookie
- Sugars
- 10 g per cookie
- Protein
- 3 g per cookie
These Purim cookies are a delicious way to partake in the traditions of the holiday while enjoying a homemade treat that is sure to delight. We hope this recipe brings joy and sweetness to your Purim celebrations!